Russia requests two Olympic spots for Men regardless of Worlds outcome

Under International Skating Union rules, Russia will be allowed one men's singles skater at Sochi 2014, but the country's skating federation has asked to be granted a second spot as the host nation, for which there is no precedent.

Fascinating but they know that actually qualifying for two is very very questionable. Not impossible but I wouldn't bet any money. Being granted two I think is far fetched but could rationalize such a thing based on the team event.

I think south Korea is entitled to them anyway. All events are open to at least one entry from south Korea. Russia wants one spot that comes from having one spot at worlds 2013 and another from being host. They say one spot only is actually wrong. They are so not confident in earning two spots in London .